Before she was Professor McGonagall, she was Minerva Macnair. After an arranged marriage forces her into an impossible situation, Minerva does what she must to survive. Her choices have far-reaching consequences throughout her life. Featuring Minerva, Albus Dumbledore, and Alastor Moody, this is the semi-gothic tale of a woman, her secrets, and how she keeps them.
Winner of a 2012 HP Fanfic Fanpoll Award.
Rated: W
Categories: Angst, Drama
Characters: Alastor Moody, Albus Dumbledore, Amelia Bones, Griselda Marchbanks, Minerva McGonagall, Original Character
Genres: Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Warnings: Abuse
Series: None
Chapters: 45
Wordcount: 160541 - Hits: 2219
Complete?: No - Published: 02/02/2013 - Last Updated: 08/04/2018